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OPERATIONS MANUAL
FRANÇAIS Pg. 83
ESPAÑOL Pg. 167

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL FRANÇAIS Pg. 83 ESPAÑOL Pg. 167...
  • Page 2 3D Depth Slider Nintendo 3DS™ system. 3D Screen Please carefully read this Operations Manual before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS system. If, after reading all of the instructions, Adjusts the depth of 3D Can display 3D images you still have questions, please visit our customer service area at support.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. Also, built-in images (see page 19).
  • Page 3 The Notification LED will light green if StreetPass data To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to configure the Internet settings for your Nintendo 3DS system has been exchanged and a message will appear on your (see page 44).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sleep Mode and turning your system off Creating custom folders Content or features that can be limited Legal Notices Configuring System Settings for the first time 14 Taking photos with the Nintendo 3DS camera 29 Configuring Parental Controls Using the keyboard Specifications Using Game Cards...

  • Page 5: Health And Safety Information And Usage Guidelines

    • Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the • If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo 3DS system without following symptoms: first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
  • Page 6 1-800-255-3700. See page 61 for more information on replacing the battery. 3. Do not store the Nintendo 3DS system in a humid place, on the floor, or in any location where it may contact moisture, dirt, dust, lint, or any other foreign material.

  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    (see page 17). volume and is not affected by the volume control. NOTE: For Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you must HOME enable wireless communication before starting the game. Displays the HOME Menu during a game.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery Pack

    Recharge LED will light up L Button Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS system. Be sure to insert it straight into the connector. Infrared transceiver IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into the Camera LED connector to avoid damaging either the plug or connector.

  • Page 9: Power On/Off And Basic Configuration

    Internet connection. To configure these settings later, tap on-screen instructions. If a child will be using the Nintendo 3DS, an adult should assist with these settings. Wait Till Later. Confirm that you are holding the system in the best way to view 3D images by following the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 10: Using The Keyboard

    • The power LED slowly brightens and darkens while the system is in Sleep Mode. NOTE: Depending on the software you are using, sometimes closing the system will not cause the system to enter Sleep Mode. In these cases the power LED will remain steadily lit. (For example, when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound.)

  • Page 11: Viewing And Adjusting The 3D Image

    3D slider up. images with the 3D depth slider. 3D depth slider 3D LED The Nintendo 3DS system uses binocular Image for left eye Image for right eye parallax (the fact that your left and right...

  • Page 12: Using Sd Cards

    SD Card. The Nintendo 3DS system comes with an SD Card inserted into the SD Card slot. With SD Cards, you will be able to save Use a PC that has an SD Card slot or a commercially available SD Card reader/writer to transfer files.

  • Page 13: Using Software

    Use the wireless switch to enable wireless communication (see page 10). When wireless Each time you take 100 steps with your Nintendo 3DS, you will earn one Play Coin. You can collect up to 10 Play Coins in one communication is enabled but the system is not communicating, day, up to a maximum of 300 Play Coins.

  • Page 14: Software Icons

    Software icons Starting a software application When free software is received via SpotPass, or when software is downloaded through Nintendo eShop, software icons are added to To start a software application, tap the icon on the HOME Menu, then tap Open.

  • Page 15: Instruction Manuals For Software Applications

    Scroll through the table of contents by sliding the stylus up and down the Touch Screen. Tap NOTE: If you connect the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, the screen will become brighter when set to level 4 or 5. the page you want to view.

  • Page 16: Creating Custom Folders

    If you focus the cameras on a QR Code image for Nintendo eShop or for a web site address, the system will decode the image and display the page in Nintendo eShop or open the website on the Internet browser.

  • Page 17: Using Game Cards

    • Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with Nintendo 3DS systems. Removing a Game Card • Only Nintendo 3DS software that is designed to support the 3D feature can display images in 3D. Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software do not support 3D image display.

  • Page 18: Using Downloaded Software

    • You can save up to 16 notes on the system. You can also save the notes you've made as NOTE: Software downloaded from Nintendo eShop is licensed to you, not sold. For more information, see the Nintendo 3DS Service photo data and view them in Nintendo 3DS Camera software.

  • Page 19: Friend List

    From the friend list, you can see if your registered friends are online (whether they are connected to the Internet). Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend the game and view your friend list. Just press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu and start the friend list.

  • Page 20: Editing Your Friend Card / Viewing Friend Cards

    For more information, see the built-in manual for Mii Maker available on the HOME Menu after selecting the Mii Maker icon. NOTE: Remember that other Nintendo 3DS users will see your greeting when interacting with them, so do not use your real name or otherwise share any personal information in your greeting.

  • Page 21: Friend-List Settings

    Follow these steps to allow your Nintendo 3DS system to receive notifications: are playing. • Turn the system on. (The system will also receive notifications in Sleep Mode.) • Turn wireless communication on by pushing the Wireless switch toward the top of the Nintendo 3DS. The Wireless LED will light. Message •...

  • Page 22: To View Notifications

    See page 44 for more information on setting up a connection. • Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend the game and use the Internet browser. Press HOME to display • Unread notifications will show for StreetPass notifications or for SpotPass notifications.

  • Page 23: Download Play

    With only a single copy of a Download Play-compatible software title, you can play multiplayer From System Settings, you can configure various settings for the Nintendo 3DS system, such as Internet Settings and Parental games with other players using Nintendo 3DS systems (or any of the Nintendo DS family of Controls.

  • Page 24: Internet Settings

    Tap Connection Settings. From Internet Settings, you can configure your Nintendo 3DS system to connect to the Internet. Once you have connected to the Internet and accepted the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, you can use features such as Nintendo eShop, SpotPass, Internet Browser, and wireless game play over the Internet.

  • Page 25: Setup Using Search For Access Point

    A screen will be displayed if your access point has security settings configured. You must enter the security password for Button the access point for your Nintendo 3DS system to be able to connect to it. This may also be called an encryption key or Hold down the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the access point until network password on your wireless network setup.

  • Page 26: Setup Using Aoss

    AOSS Button If the connection fails repeatedly, wait about five minutes and try again. When a Settings Complete screen appears on your Nintendo 3DS system, tap OK to run a connection test. If the connection test succeeds, setup is complete.

  • Page 27: Parental Controls

    PIN only with those allowed to view restricted content. Please visit www.nintendo.com for more details. Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the Nintendo 3DS system. Parental Controls can also limit the From System Settings, tap Parental Controls to begin the setup procedure and then follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 28: Data Management

    • You can save over 300 items of extra data or downloadable content on an SD Card, however only a maximum of 300 can be displayed on the Data Management screen. • If you delete software or other content downloaded from Nintendo eShop, you can re-download it again free of charge unless it is no longer available because distribution has ended.

  • Page 29: Other Settings

    Activity” record of downloaded applications. Setting screen brightness and power saving mode There is a limit on how many times you can use System Transfer between Nintendo 3DS systems. on the Other Settings screen to access the settings for screen brightness and the Data can be transferred a maximum of five times by System Transfer, even if you add new software power-saving mode.
  • Page 30 • You cannot transfer software if the same software already exists on your Nintendo 3DS system. to the SD Card. NOTE: If you want to transfer photos saved on the SD Card of your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL, you must first copy them from the SD Card to System Memory.
  • Page 31 SD Card of the destination system. (You can re-download this software from the Nintendo eShop.) However, you can continue to use DSiWare and its associated save data if you copy it and its save Tap Send from This System.

  • Page 32: System Update

    IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS System specifications and the Nintendo 3DS Service are constantly evolving and we may update or change the Nintendo 3DS System or the Nintendo 3DS Service in whole or in part, without notice to you. Such updates may be required for you to play new Nintendo 3DS games, enjoy new features, or continue to access the Nintendo 3DS Service.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure you are charging the battery pack within an ambient temperature range of 41˚F – 95˚F (5˚C – 35˚C). The battery pack may not charge properly outside of this range. • If the recharge LED is blinking or won’t stay lit, visit support.nintendo.com for assistance and additional troubleshooting and repair options, or call 1-800-255-3700.
  • Page 34 Then hold down the L Button, R Button, and X Button and turn the system on as shown below. IMPORTANT: If your Nintendo 3DS system has been subjected to a physical shock or high temperatures, this could change the alignment of the outer cameras and affect the 3D image quality.
  • Page 35 • Make sure the 3D depth slider is not set all the way to the bottom of its range (in the off position). • Make sure you are holding the Nintendo 3DS in the proper position to best view 3D images (see page 18).
  • Page 36 • Make sure the AR cards are place on a flat surface when using them. If an AR Card is bent or folded, it may not be recognized. • The Nintendo 3DS system may go into Sleep Mode if it is stacked up with other systems in the Nintendo DS product line.

  • Page 37: Video And Computer Game Software Rating Information

    • If your system is open, it cannot count steps. Steps are only counted when both the power is on and the system is closed. • If you carry your Nintendo 3DS system in a bag that is not closely connected to your body, or you dangle it by a strap or case as you walk, it cannot accurately count your steps.

  • Page 38: Regulations For Equipment Use

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician or call Nintendo Consumer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for assistance. In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product, FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, to Nintendo.

  • Page 39: Nintendo 3Ds System Privacy Policy

    We may facilitate the disclosure of PII, Non-PII and Aggregate Information when you use the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, 3DS Service, Software, and Content may enable you to provide User Content that may contain PII. If you choose not to provide us with certain PII, or Content.
  • Page 40 System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content. We also have implemented reasonable security measures to help protect information under our We may collect and use your PII and Non-PII to notify you when you are close to a Nintendo Zone. If you choose to access a Nintendo Zone, we may control against loss, misuse or alteration.

  • Page 41: Nintendo 3Ds Code Of Conduct

    DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in JAPAN and other countries. MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 USA; or (ii) calling, toll free, 1-888-977-7627, and they will mail you a current version of the Nintendo 3DS Code “...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Recommended wireless distance: Within 98’ (30 m). Depending on surrounding conditions, this distance may be less. Compatible products: Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo DSi Camera functions: Lens: Single focus. Capture element: CMOS. Active pixel count: Approx. 300,000 pixels.

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